# Microsoft Bing Search vs AI ChatBot Assistant

The clearest difference is monetization model: Microsoft Bing Search at free with in-app purchases against AI ChatBot Assistant's subscription. Microsoft Bing Search also leads on ratings volume (299K vs 32K). AI ChatBot Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Bing Search sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per month and AI ChatBot Assistant sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft Bing Search against 4.7 for AI ChatBot Assistant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Bing Search has 299K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Microsoft Bing Search's written reviews are positive against 67% of AI ChatBot Assistant's.

Microsoft Bing Search ships an update weekly, AI ChatBot Assistant every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Bing Search | AI ChatBot Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (299K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-bing-search/id345323231/reviews)** | [4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-chatbot-assistant-askeasy/id6447290444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **299K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #132 |
| Size | 257 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Desidari Holding Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576843270) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Bing Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-bing-search/id345323231)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides fast, AI-powered search results with curated answers and summaries. It helps users discover information more efficiently, explore topics deeper with suggested follow-ups, and create images from text. It also offers features like visual search, voice search, and rewards.

**Highlights:** AI-powered search and curated answers, Image creation from text, Visual and voice search, Microsoft Rewards integration, Personalized homepage updates, Weather forecasts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Useful features and tools
- 🤖 Impressive AI capabilities
- 💰 Rewarding experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and buggy
- 📉 Declining user experience
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing interface
- 🤖 AI limitations and inaccuracies
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards points not tracking correctly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Search bar text size issues
- Disappearing Rewards tab
- Inconsistent daily check-in functionality

**Requested features**

- Restore previous tab functionality
- Customizable home screen
- Improved Microsoft Rewards integration
- Ability to disable news/ads on home screen
- Better image search and generation tools


### AI ChatBot Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-chatbot-assistant-askeasy/id6447290444)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI assistant helps with daily tasks, answering queries, writing content, and generating images. It can also summarize documents, translate languages, and create captions for photos, making life more efficient and fun.

**Highlights:** AI Image Generator, AI Writing Assistant, Upload and Ask (PDFs), Photo Caption Generator, Language Assistance, Summarize Texts, Daily Task Helper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI ChatBot: 1 Week Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Helper for 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Assistant for 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Chat Bot: Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI ChatBot: 1 Week Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI ChatBot - 1 Week Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Bot - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI ChatBot - 1 Month | $13.99 | per month |
| AI Assistant Helper - 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| AI Assistant - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| AI ChatBot for 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| AI ChatBot: Access for 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely helpful and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative AI capabilities
- 🤖 Impressive and intelligent responses
- ⭐ Excellent for homework and work tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free trial period
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and bugs
- 🤖 Responses can sometimes be inconsistent

**Reported bugs**

- Abrupt cutoff of responses due to character limits
- Inconsistent performance and server errors
- Difficulty canceling subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Expand free usage limits
- Improve memory and context retention
- Add more language and localization options
- Integrate with more productivity tools and platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Bing Search free?

Microsoft Bing Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AI ChatBot Assistant free?

AI ChatBot Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Bing Search or AI ChatBot Assistant?

Microsoft Bing Search is rated higher. Microsoft Bing Search averages 4.7 out of 5 from 299K ratings, while AI ChatBot Assistant averages 4.7 from 32K ratings.

### Do Microsoft Bing Search or AI ChatBot Assistant have ads?

Microsoft Bing Search shows ads; AI ChatBot Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft Bing Search or AI ChatBot Assistant?

Microsoft Bing Search ships an update weekly, and AI ChatBot Assistant every 2 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft Bing Search was updated on October 28, 2026 and AI ChatBot Assistant on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Microsoft Bing Search or AI ChatBot Assistant?

Microsoft Bing Search currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and AI ChatBot Assistant at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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